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Pope Leo Calls Out Russia's Christmas Attack, Says Refusing Peace 'Breaks The Spirit'

Pope Leo XIV condemns Russia's 'inhumane' Christmas strikes on Ukraine's energy grid as he pleads for a global truce. Read more on the Miami peace talks.

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo XIV revives tradition with multilingual Christmas message

Pope Leo XIV revived a tradition by offering greetings in multiple languages during his first Christmas Day message.

Euronews

King praises Second World War values in Christmas message

The annual Christmas broadcast is written by the King and is the rare occasion when he does not turn to the Government for advice.

Evening Standard

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What Pope Leo said in his first Christmas message

"Jesus took upon himself our fragility, identifying with each one of us: with those who have nothing left and have lost everything," he said.

Axios

Pope Leo XIV urges compassion in first Christmas Urbi et Orbi speech

The first US-born pope called on the Catholic faithful on Thursday to reject indifference towards those suffering during the first Christmas address of his pontificate.

Euronews

Pope Leo highlights Gaza suffering, global conflicts during first Christmas Mass

During his first Christmas Mass, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service, Pope Leo focused on the conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and more generally on the devastation caused by war across the globe.

Radio France Internationale

Israeli police arrest Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus at Christmas party

Officers closed Christmas event in Haifa, confiscating equipment and also arresting a DJ and a street vendor

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Pope Leo speaks out on conflict in Gaza as he leads Christmas Day Mass

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The Independent UK

Pope Leo condemns suffering in Gaza in first Christmas sermon

Pope Leo XIV led his first Christmas Day Mass and hit out at the conditions facing Palestinians

The Independent UK

Thursday briefing: A short quiz on a very long year – how many questions can you answer about 2025?

Welcome to the newsletter’s first end-of-year quiz. Test yourself on culture, technology and assorted political chaos – and check back on 26 December to see how you fared

The Guardian - UK

Pope Leo Calls Out Illinois Assisted Suicide Law as Debate Over Life Intensifies

Find out how a US state law on assisted suicide sparked international debate after Pope Leo spoke out.

International Business Times UK

Italian Priest Tells Feminists To 'Obey Like Mary' In Christmas Sermon Outrage

An Italian priest sparks outrage after telling feminists they should 'obey' like the Virgin Mary during a viral sermon.

International Business Times UK

Rocket strikes, prayer and nightly calls from the Pope: Inside Gaza’s only Catholic church at Christmas

IN FOCUS: As Catholics in Gaza gather for Christmas, Father Carlos Ferrero tells Bryony Gooch how they have maintained faith in the face of widespread devastation

The Independent UK

Pope Leo Criticizes Vatican and Seeks 'Christmas Break' War

Pope Leo criticises Vatican power struggles and urges a one-day global ceasefire, framing Christmas as a test of unity and peace.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky awaits Putin response to new peace plan while Christmas Eve blast kills 3 in Moscow

Fresh blast rocks site in Moscow where Russian general was killed on Monday

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Pope Leo expresses ‘great sadness’ at Russian rejection of truce calls

Pontiff calls for ‘day of peace’ on Christmas Day; two Moscow police injured in suspected explosion near site of general’s killing. What we know on day 1,400

The Independent UK

Pope disappointed over approval of assisted suicide legislation in his home state of Illinois

Pope Leo XIV says he's “very disappointed” that his home state of Illinois has approved medically assisted suicide

Sports Illustrated

The Sports Lowlights of 2025: Looking Back on the Dubious Achievements of the Year

Fans saw plenty of oddities this year, including a rampaging grizzly and a baseball-loving pontiff.

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The Independent UK

Secrets of the Conclave review – Infinitely more dull than the Hollywood version

2/5 BBC documentary zaps the mystery and majesty out of one of religion’s most ancient customs

The Independent UK

Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam ... and whatever ‘6-7’ means

In a year of pop culture moments, some things were old and some things were very new

The Independent UK

Pope offers gentle critique of Vatican culture in Christmas greeting reminiscent of past

Pope Leo XIV has urged Vatican cardinals to put their ambitions of power and personal interests aside and work instead on building communion

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh and a potty-mouthed parrot

The much-loved actors (and old friends) reminisce over a cuppa. Plus: a peek behind the scenes at the papal conclave. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - US

A new pope, a mayoral victory and a drunk raccoon: Guardian US readers on their favorite news moments of 2025

There were some bright spots in a year of dark news stories – here are the ones that brought readers the most joy

The Independent UK

Pope Leo summons world's cardinals for a key assembly to help him govern the church

Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world’s cardinals for two days of meetings in January to help him govern the church, the Vatican said Saturday, in the clearest sign yet that the new year will signal the unofficial start of his pontificate

The Guardian - UK

Trump, tech barons and a title-less Andrew: how well do you remember 2025? – quiz

From pop to politics, it’s been quite the year. Were you paying attention? Let’s find out …

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